The German retailer this week said it would be trialling the use of the staff-less check-outs in the UK but the Australian division it will stick with its fast and faithful method; longer conveyor belts where customers unload groceries in one go.

In 2017, it said its check-outs were 40 per cent quicker than supermarket rivals.

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“We currently have no plans to trial stores with self-service check-outs,” an Aldi spokesperson told Yahoo.

“Feedback has told us that our shoppers prefer face-to-face interactions at registers, and that they are an important part of their in-store experience.

“Our current store format enables us to focus on creating the best possible in-store experience, while continuing to deliver high-quality products at permanently low prices.”